After the Excess . . .

Most of us want to lighten up after the holidays, and this quick shrimp dinner is a good way to do it. Fresh squash is added to the shrimp seasoned with a dash of lemon and cilantro. It's a satisfying no-fuss entree.

You can make an easy salad with spinach, sliced chiffonade-style and tossed with chopped tomato and crumbled feta cheese. Use a low-calorie bottled dressing or plain yogurt to save on calories. Whole-wheat bread sticks add crunch and are lower in calories than bread with butter.